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Peter charette is a lather. He says his father, Marcel, died from 20 years of breathing an asbestos-containing compound as a construction worker. Workmen's Compensation Board disagrees
Peter charette is a lather. He says his father, Marcel, died from 20 years of breathing an asbestos-containing compound as a construction worker. Workmen's Compensation Board disagrees

Peter charette is a lather. He says his father, Marcel, died from 20 years of breathing an asbestos-containing compound as a construction worker. Workmen's Compensation Board disagrees

Date7/9/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Peter charette is a lather. He says his father; Marcel; died from 20 years of breathing an asbestos-containing compound as a construction worker. Workmen's Compensation Board disagrees.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0010885F
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      Goode, Jeff
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      The toll, Jean-Baptiste Fortin is an asbestos miner who has been disabled 100 per cent by asbestos
      The toll, Jean-Baptiste Fortin is an asbestos miner who has been disabled 100 per cent by asbestos
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      Disabled worker Marcel Timm. A four-fold increase in compensation is not enough
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